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The event Will be held at the Centre for International . - A ' a . men's and children's spring styles from 12 of the (iovemance Innovation from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. ‘ - ~ 5’ region’s top retailers. Great shopping from 20 local Normally, the fundraiser is held on the‘Thursday before " A} z :1“ fir-6‘, .. retailers is also a big pan ofthe event. the festival begins But the organizers dectded to move the P! "‘ .- " ‘ , A, " f The Spring Promenade Fashion Show is a major event up this year to help people recover from a blustery :_ . I?) a“ ‘1 fundraiser for the Hospice ofWaterloo Region. writer.‘ ‘ j _ , , . £1; i .a " ‘4 » .T' Hospice ofWaterloo Region is a charitable . We re dotng things 3P" differently "”115 year. We wanted ‘ ... ‘” ' x 4' 3 2 organization whose specially-trained volunteers to get people out of their Winter blues. said Patti Brooks. . 5.,- ‘ ' ' " l help people affected by‘emina] illness prepare for executive director ofthe BIA . j ’ r f .v 9 §§ . J . l and cope with death by providing compassionate And they'll be able to work off a bit of that extra Winter ’_ e 1 5 " ‘9" :3; . . presence. practical support, and education. weighttheyive P!" on. ‘00 ,. ‘ .. j 5' _ '1 . - *5“ a": f “ More than 900 people attend the show each This '5'" a 5"‘d°wn party. Brooks said. There “’1” be a T“ a, 4.1." {f ' year and more than $400,000 in funds have been dance floor and it will really be about getting up and min- . ""5. ’ . donated from the event to Hospice. glint; and‘havingagreat time.‘ _ fie. ‘M" ' . . Professional modeling is provided by Cameo The highlight of the night will be a performance-by the - -â€" ‘L :1. Models and the show is hosted by George and Tara . Hilario Duran Ensemble. Hie nine~piece band will bring the ' ’ ' ““‘Jmâ€" from CHYM PM. Many local refiners suppon the majority of the Latin flair to the event. Artist Podi Lawrence's representation of the jazz festival was show through sponsorship, mme prizes. and door { “I'll be performing with my orchestra," said Hilario used asafundraiser. ' prim . Duran. the leader of the ensemble. “We play traditional ‘“'"'"‘°”‘°'° Tickets are available at the Hospice office by Cuban music from the 19405 and 505." There will also be a silent auction featuring donated calling 519â€"894-8350. Tickets are $30 and raffle Duran. a native of Cuba, has been performing since he items and a cash bar will be available. tickets “er31 three for 520‘ was a teenager and is well-known in jazz circles. But the fundraiser is about more than just having a good , Among the many places he‘s performed is the UpTown time. . . . Waterloo Jazz Festival, which is one reason he decided to be It's the main money-maker for the jazz festin and helps ’ a pan of this year's fundraiser keep the festival a free public event. Brooks said. Tax d‘lsa‘blllt): semlnar “I have performed at the festival and its a great event. It “This fundraiser allows us to do extra things and most at local leglon Hall . - grows every year," Duran said. “I thought it would be very importantly. allows us to keep the festival free.” she said. l good to suppon an event likethis." “We’re thankful to everyone who comes and makes this A tax disability seminar will be held at the Brooks believes it was a bit of a coup getting Durans event whatit is.” Waterloo Legion on April 13 at 2 pm. } ensemble for the event. This year's jazz festival will run luly 17 to 19 at the Water- There will be a presentation and time for ques- “(The ensemble) is hugely successful and will help make 100 city centre parking lot. tions and personal help. it a great party," she said. Tickets to the fundraiser cost $50 apiece. The session is free. 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